Dale Bible Church

I. Paul prays on behalf of the 
Colossians (vs. 9) II. Paul prays for continued 
Colossian growth (vs. 10-12)

I. The Fruit of the Colossians Union with Christ (vs. 3-5a) II. The Source of the Colossians Union with Christ (vs. 5b-8)

I. Paul's Focus on Christ in His Own Life (vs. 1) II. Paul's Focus on Christ in the Life of the Colossians (vs. 2)

1. Mary & Joseph Keep the Law (vs. 22-24) 2. Meet Simeon (vs. 25-35) Application: 1. God uses the obedience of His children to accomplish His purposes. 2. The people of God ought to be awaiting the fulfillment of God's promises. 3. Living in light of God's promises is not always east.

1. God's message of peace is for all people. 2. Those who have that peace are to proclaim it to those who do not. 3. You are insignificant, and that's ok.

1. God is not limited to what we can comprehend, but He will never contradict His Word. 2. We must be willing to listen if are to hear from God. 3. The purpose of listening is obedience. 4. Failing to obey is always catastrophic.

1. God uses ordinary, insignificant people to accomplish His purposes. 2. Participating in religious activity does not mean you are walking with God. 3. If we are walking with Christ, it does not mean life will be easy or how we want it. 4. When God intervenes, it's usually not convenient. 5. God will use you and your situation for His glory.

1. Jesus' Authority for a Parent 
2. Jesus' Task for a Parent 
3. Jesus' Means to Accomplishing the Task for a Parent 
4. Jesus' Promise for a Parent

1. Jesus Desires Unity for His Followers 2. Jesus Demonstrates How to Achieve Unity 
3. Jesus' Church is Built Up by Unity

1. Christ’s Love Compels Us to Relationship with Others (vs. 14) 2. Christ’s Love Changes the Focus of Our Lives (vs. 15) 3. Christ’s Love Causes us to See People as He Sees Them (vs. 16)

1. The Mode of Mutual Care (Acts 2:42-44) 2. The Means of Mutual Care Encouragement (Hebrews 10:24-25) Equipping (Ephesians 4:11-12) Edification (Colossians 3:12-16) Serving (Romans 12:4-8) 3. The Motive for Mutual Care (John 13:34-35)